Adaphon - Ethephon 39% SL - ADAMA
Adaphon is listed as an Ethephon 39% SL plant growth regulator. The previous Profenofos insecticide description was incorrect and has been removed. Use this product only for crops, purposes, dose and timing authorised on the current label supplied with the pack.
Item description
ADAMA Adaphon Ethephon 39% SL Plant Growth Regulator
Adaphon is listed and pictured as an Ethephon 39% SL plant growth regulator. It is not a Profenofos insecticide. The earlier insecticide description and unsupported pest-control claims have been removed from this page.
Ethephon is an ethylene-releasing plant growth regulator. Its correct use is highly dependent on the crop, growth stage, intended physiological response, concentration and timing. For that reason, this page does not publish crop-specific directions until the current Indian label for this exact pack has been independently verified.
Key Product Information
- Correct classification: Plant growth regulator (PGR), not an insecticide or fungicide.
- Declared active ingredient: Ethephon 39% SL, as shown by the product listing and pack identity.
- Liquid formulation: SL means soluble liquid.
- Pack choices: 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre variants are listed.
- Label-controlled use: Crop, purpose, dose, timing and harvest restrictions must come from the supplied pack label.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Adaphon |
| Brand | ADAMA |
| Active Ingredient | Ethephon 39% SL |
| Product Category | Plant growth regulator |
| Formulation | Soluble liquid (SL) |
| IRAC/FRAC/HRAC Code | Not applicable to a plant growth regulator |
| Listed Pack Sizes | 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre |
How Ethephon Works
After uptake into responsive plant tissue, ethephon releases ethylene. Ethylene is a natural plant signalling molecule involved in several physiological processes. The outcome varies substantially with crop, growth stage, temperature, concentration and application timing. A general description of this mechanism must not be used as permission for an unlisted crop or purpose.
Approved Uses, Dose and Timing
Do not copy directions from another ethephon brand. Products with the same active ingredient can have different registered crops, concentrations, label conditions or pack directions.
Application and Safety Principles
- Confirm the crop, purpose and growth stage on the supplied label before opening the pack.
- Measure with calibrated equipment and use only the labelled dose and water volume.
- Wear the personal protective equipment stated on the label and avoid skin or eye contact.
- Do not mix with another pesticide, fertiliser or adjuvant unless compatibility is authorised by the labels and qualified local guidance.
- Avoid drift, contamination of water and exposure of people, animals, food or feed.
- Keep in the original labelled container, locked away from children, and dispose of packaging as directed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Adaphon an insecticide?
No. This listing identifies it as an Ethephon 39% SL plant growth regulator.
2. What does 39% SL mean?
It identifies a 39% ethephon soluble-liquid formulation.
3. Which crops and purposes are approved?
Use only those printed on the current label supplied with this exact product. Unverified crop claims have intentionally been omitted.
4. What dose should be used?
Follow the supplied label. A universal per-litre or per-acre dose would be misleading because directions vary by crop and purpose.
5. Are related products safe to tank-mix?
No. Product recommendations are shopping alternatives only and do not imply compatibility or a tank-mix instruction.
Safety & Disclaimer
The current product label is the final authority for identity, registration, approved uses, dose, timing, precautions and disposal. Do not use this page as a substitute for the label or qualified agricultural advice.
Quick Facts
Watering
Twice a week
Sunlight
Indirect light
Humidity
High 60-80%
Temperature
18-27°C